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Iron Ore Market Service
Iron Ore Market Service
2008 September update
2008: The market turns
In May we forecast that 2008 would see a gradual and significant easing in
market fundamentals as demand growth eased while supply growth
accelerated. This has been borne out by events with softer fundamentals
clearly indicated by rising stock levels in China and a sharp decline in spot
pricing.


Iron Ore Market Service


The Iron Ore Market Service provides a timely and comprehensive review of the Iron Ore market. Divided into four reports per year the first, in June, provides a review all of the key data (production trends, outlook, demand, supply and trade) together with analysis essential for a full understanding of the key trends affecting the market. The second part, delivered in December, delivers an end-of-year review of the market, updating all the all key statistics and analysing their implications on price.

In-between the main and the end of year report quarterly updates are published in September and March, continually keeping you informed of changes in the Iron Ore market.

The Iron Ore Market Service provides:

  • Historical and 10 year forecast data on production and exports by product (fines, lump and pellets) and for all exporting companies/countries.
  • Full analysis of trade issues including country-by country breakdown of imports and exports by product.
  • Comprehensive review of steel market trends with 10 year forecasts for iron and steel production (by process).
  • Company-by-company review of investment programs which helps to identify supply over the near to medium term.
  • Thorough review of pellet plants around the world.

To view the full report details and contents, download the brochure on the right-hand side.

Price forecasts
A separate chapter is devoted to prices analysing the historical trends and the link with steel prices and industry consolidation as well as the key factors likely to drive pricing trends over the coming decade.

Forecast horizon
Price forecasts are presented on an annual basis for five years and a long term forecast to ten years is also included.

Quarterly updates
The main Iron Ore Market Service report is published every June. With an updated summary and statistical review is available in December. In addition every September and March quarterly market updates are provide to keep you continually abreast of developments in this rapidly changing market.

The fee for the service includes both reports and the availability of the authors for consultation.

Contact
For more information, please contact:

Richard Pell
Steel Sales Manager
tel: +44 20 7903 2166
email:
richard.pell@crugroup.com

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